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My First Zin from Monterey
There is always some genuine excitement when the delivery person has me sign for my package from A Taste of Monterey. It was our first wine club and the only one for ages and always a delight. We just kind … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Mesa Del, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey County, Zinfandel
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Hyde Park in Northville
Ms. Yoga was totally happy that we were trying a steakhouse that she had been to in Florida and had a chance to introduce us to it, in our own backyard. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is actually in Northville Township … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Napa Valley, Quilt Wines, Wagner Family of Wine
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Some Wines to Get Dinner Going
While Ms. Yoga was in town, we were going to go try a new restaurant in Downtown Detroit. Ms. Yoga and my Bride were going to watch football at the stadium. Now you have to understand that at some unknown … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cote de Provence, France, Grenache, La Cote Blanche, M de Minuty, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Syrah
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Ms. Yoga is So Popular
While we were taking care of Ms. Yoga at the Casa Raconteur, her family was making preparations for a party while she was in town. We are used to having to share her with the world, as she tends to … Continue reading
Duckhorn Vineyards Duckhorn
Ms. Yoga made her appearance and it brought moments of youth in a couple of ways. The logistics of her trips here are anything but prosaic and I think even her slate of appointments are constantly changing. For me, it … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Frank Family Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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Cabernet Franc Day and Old Woodward Cellar
I realize that my title is rather unique, but these two themes kind of meshed together at the same time and I would be remiss to mention one and not the other. I must mention that Cabernet Franc Day is … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Breton, Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Domaine Charles Joguet, France, Les Charmes, Loire Valley
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You Betcha
As Joe E. Lewis used to say “I’m in pretty good shape for the shape I’m in.” I feel like I am trying to become a Jedi warrior, because I have passed another test. It is the weekend after Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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